BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 10, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:38 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Maggie Shahrestani Board Members/Commissioners Absent None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on January 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for January 13, 2025 The minutes from the meeting January 13, 2025, were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote (Board Member Bianca A Medina-Leal off the dias). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 5 postponement request to March 10, 2025 by applicant and Item 6 request to withdraw by applicant. Item 5 – Board member Michael Von Ohlen motions to deny postponement request due to multiple postponement requests made by the applicant; substitute motion by Madam Chair motions to postpone to May 12, 2025 (last postponement request by applicant), Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne seconds, on 10-0 vote. Item 6 – Withdrawn New Sign Variance cases: 2. C16-2025-0001 Colton Gohlke for Ascension Seton -Maria Vinhais 1201 West 38th Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8)) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Seton Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet – SIGN VARIANCE ITEM02 DATE: January 13, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0001 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael Everett OWNER: Rowdy Durham ADDRESS: 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD SB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 60 square feet to 210.36 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign area may not exceed: (a) on a lot with not more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, 60 square feet; or (b) on a lot with more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, the lesser of: (i) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (ii) 300 square feet. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: ITEM02/1 (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead Of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) For signs other than freestanding signs or roof signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 9, 8- 28-17. BOARD’S DECISION: December 9, 2024, POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 (B) …
A FREESTANDING SIGN " 4 - ' 4 1 A 15'-1” " 9 - ' 8 4 1 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. SCALE: 1” = 433.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION SIGN A CODE ALLOWS 35’ OAH REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 25’ FOR A TOTAL OF 60’ OAH CODE ALLOWS 104.65 SQ FT REQUESTING ADDITIONAL 210.36 SQ FT FOR A TOTAL OF 314.86 SQ FT 278.75 SQ FT 36.11 SQ FT 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 2211 Pech . , TX 77055 832-727-5415 MCDONALDS # 39737 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD AUSTIN TX 77449 CITY OF AUSTIN BE 6-8-2024 P:\2024 JOBS\M\MCDDONALDS#39737 MCDONALDS -AUSTIN TX.CDR 0-0-23 Revised 0-0-23 Revised THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NEC AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODE. THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF SIGN. Scale: 1” = 588.5” Scale: 1” = 724.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ITEM02/3-PRESENTATION 223.375 x 720.0 " 0 - ' 0 6 " 0 - ' 0 6 Scale: 1” = 529.0” Scale: 1” = 1895.0” C 2024 THIS DRAWING AND ANY PLANS, IDEAS OR ARRANGEMENTS ARE PROPERTY OF TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC. 2211 Pech . , TX …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0005 BOA DATE: March 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 2136 E 7th St OWNER: Death & Taxes 512, LP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 AGENT: G. Maximiliano Martinez, P.E. ZONING: CS-CO-MU-NP (Central East Austin) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 92X129.9FT OLT 9 DIVISION B VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC: Section 25-6-471 (Off-Stret Parking) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space from one (1) to zero (0) and Section 25-6-474 (Parking Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible space from one (1) to zero (0) SUMMARY: remodel an existing restaurant ISSUES: main access is along E 7th St and there is an elevation difference of 10 feet between E 7th St and the alley. Existing slopes and relatively small site area do not allow for the construction of an accessible route. ZONING LAND USES Site CS-CO-MU-NP SF-3-NP North South CS-CO-MU-NP East CS-MU-V-CO-NP West CS-CO-MU-NP General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed- Use Single-Family General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed- Use General Commercial Services- Mixed-use-Vertical Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed- Use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Blackshear-Prospect Hill Central Austin Concerned Architects Del Valle Community Coalition Non-profit East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance ITEM03/1 (Central East Austin) ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE ALLEY OHE 491 OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE 490 O H E 489 O H E 488 O H E 487 486 POTENTIAL ONSITE PARKING ELEVATION : 486' EXISTING GRADES EXCEED 5% SLOPES ADA ADA A D A O H E ADA ADA 2142 E. 7TH ST. OWNER: DEATH & TAXES 512, LP EXISTING USE: GENERAL RETAIL (3,500 SQFT) REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE SPACES: 1 SPACE SUBJECT SITE: 2136 E. 7TH ST. OWNER: DEATH & TAXES 512, LP PROPOSED USE: GENERAL RESTAURANT (9,450 SQFT) REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE SPACES: 5 SPACES FFE: 481' 4 ACCESSIBLE SPACES 4 STANDARD SPACES 485 484 483 482 A D A A D A A D A A D A A D A ADA ADA ADA ADA ADA A D A A D A A D A 481 TOTAL REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE SPACES BETWEEN 2136 AND 2142 E 7TH ST: …
N O I T P I R C S E D E T A D . O N MAX@MILIANENGINEERING.COM FIRM REG# F-22686 956.251.5146 N A G A E R E H T T S H T 7 E 6 3 1 2 2 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , Y T N U O C S I V A R T , N I T S U A T I B I H X E S T N E M T S U J D A F O D R A O B 1 OF 1 SITE AREA MAPITEM03/1-PRESENTATION 10' GRADEDIFFERENCEBETWEEN ALLEYAND E 7TH ST.ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION N O I T P I R C S E D E T A D . O N MAX@MILIANENGINEERING.COM FIRM REG# F-22686 956.251.5146 N A G A E R E H T T S H T 7 E 6 3 1 2 2 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , Y T N U O C S I V A R T , N I T S U A T I B I H X E S T N E M T S U J D A F O D R A O B 1 OF 1 E 7TH SITE FRONTAGEITEM03/3-PRESENTATION OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE ALLEY OHE 491 OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE OHE 490 O H E 489 O H E 488 O H E 487 486 POTENTIAL ONSITE PARKING ELEVATION : 486' EXISTING GRADES EXCEED 5% SLOPES ADA ADA A D A O H E ADA ADA PROPOSED 2 STORY BUILDING ADDITION 485 A D A A D A A D A 484 ' 3 6 1 : H T G N E L L L A W G N I N I A T E R / P M A R A D A 482 A D A A D A A D A A D A 483 481 A D A ADA SUBJECT SITE: 2136 E. 7TH ST. OWNER: DEATH & TAXES 512, LP PROPOSED TWO STORY GENERAL RESTAURANT (9,450 SQFT) REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE SPACES: 5 SPACES FFE: 481' EAST 7TH STREET (80' ROW) 2142 E. 7TH ST. OWNER: DEATH & TAXES 512, LP EXISTING USE: …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0006 BOA DATE: March 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 3706 Meadowbank Dr OWNER: David & Stephanie Goodman AGENT: SITEATX, LLC -Jennifer Hanlen COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 ZONING: SF-3-NP (WANG) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 BLK D BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the F.A.R from 40% to 41.3% SUMMARY: complete a remodel addition to include a garage ISSUES: we had two Preliminary Plan Reviews (PPR) prior to Nov 2, 2023 Home Amendments taking place. ZONING LAND USES SF-3-NP Site North LA South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Lake Austin Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Preservation Austin Save Barton Creek Association Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM04/1 � 0ev'ei0Tvment SERVICESeEPARTMENT � Building a Better and Safer Austin Together Board of Adjustment General/Parking Application outside Austin) I Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 Variance � For submitta l and fee information, see r t td· ·t Id I t WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, PDF that can be completed is a fillable electronically. To ensure your information is then open your copy and continue. The Tab key may key activates lists and check boxes, and hit Enter to make a selection. be used to navigate links, emails, and buttons. to each field; Shift+ Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down The applicat complete Section ion must be complete and accurate 6 as needed. All information prior to submittal. is required (if applicable ). If more space is required, please For Office Use Only Case # (15-2025-0006ROW# 13466442 T ax# 0121060517 -----"'-"=..:.-=.;=,:;..:.:. --- __ .::.=....;:...=.;:;-=--:.=- -- Section 1: Applicant State111ent Street Address: 3706 MEADOWBANK DR AUSTIN TEXAS 78703 Subdivision Legal Description : LOT 7 BLK D BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 Lot(s): ___ 7 _____________ BROWN HERMAN ADDITION Division: Block(s): -=D __________ NO 2 SECTION 4 _ ....;::S;.:..F_-3;:;... -..:...;N:.:..P _________________ (WANG) _,,,C'"""o'°"'u=n=c=il,,_,D=is=t=r=-ic=t:,_,1..,0� Outlet: Zoning District: I/We JENNIFER HANLEN, SITE ATX, LLC on behalf of myself/ourselves as authorized agent for DAVID & STEPHANIE Month I February I, Day 11 I, Year 12025 GOODMAN I, hereby apply for a hearing before the affirm that on Board …
BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 February 10, 2025 Granted 2 Postponed 2 Withdrawn 1 1. 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8) 2. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use)(2) to increase the fuel dispensers and (3) to increase queue lanes 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from lot width requirements to decrease: the front lot width and rear flag lot width 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 1. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property and (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease 0 1 0 new inquiries (Added Feb10# 2025) Denied Discussion Items Feb 2025 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: none absent (1 regular board member vacant and 2 vacant alternate positions) 17 21 1 2 19 January 13, 2025 Granted 2 3. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District):(B) to allow more freestanding signs, (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot, (B) (2) to increase overall sign and (F) to allow for internally sign, (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way, 25-2-191 (Sign Setback Requirements), (E) to decrease the setback, (F) (1) to increase height, (F) (2) to reduce clearance 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) and 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from impervious coverage requirements to increase Postponed 3 (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height 3. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area and 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 5. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that …
March 3, 2025 Maximiliano Martinez 2136 E 7th St Austin TX, 78702 Re: C15-2025-0005 Property Description: 92X129.9FT OLT 9 DIVISION B the request, provided Dear Maximiliano, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-6- 471(B) and 25-6-474(B) at 2136 E 7th ST. that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com
March 3, 2025 Miss. Jennifer Hanlen 3706 Meadowbank Dr Austin TX, 78703 Re: C15-2025-0006 Property Description: LOT 7 BLK D BROWN HERMAN ADDN NO 2 SEC 4 the request, provided Dear Jennifer, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 41.3% (requested) at 3706 MEADOWBANK DR. Austin Energy does not oppose that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com
3706 MEADOWBANK DR AUSTIN, TX 78703 CITY OF AUSTIN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS CASE #C15-2025-0006 ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION 3706 MEADOWBANK DR - VARIANCE REQUEST Requesting a variance from City of Austin Land Development Code: LDC Chapter 25-2, Sub Chapter F, Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted)- Gross Floor Area of max 40% allowed to increase to 41.3% ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION 3706 MEADOWBANK DR – KEY NOTES LOT SIZE 12,925 SF, ZONED SF-3-NP, SUB CHAP F DESIGN TEAM HAD (2) PAID PPR WITH RESIDENTIAL REVIEW TO REVIEW PLANS AT TIME OF DESIGN THE PARKING EXEMPTIONS WERE IN PLACE CURRENT NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION (PAGE 3 / SUB CHAP F) CALCS STILL LISTS ATTACHED GARAGE EXEMPTION PARKING REQUIRMENT WERE THEN REMOVED FOR BOTH SF AND COM PROJECTS REQUEST FOR INCREASE OF INSUBSTANTIAL 1.3% INCREASE IN FAR CALCS PROJECT HAS FULL SUPPORT OF WANG - W AUSTIN NH GROUP PROJECT HAS NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT – 7 LETTERS TOTAL SUBMITTED DESIGN PLANS ALREADY HAVE ONE APPROVED VARIANCE FOR GARAGE PLACEMENT ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP THE AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS THEIR EXEMPTONS WERE REMOVED AFTER DESIGN PLANS FOR THIS OWNER WERE FINALIZED. THE DESIGN TEAM WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THE EXEMPTIONS WOULD STILL APPLY GIVEN THE FACT THAT THEY HAD PAID AND DOCUMENTED MEETINGS WITH THE CITY. IT HAS BEEN ASSUMED THAT THESE EXEMPTIONS WERE APPLICABLE PER THE CURRENT RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION. THIS PARTICULAR SECTION CAUSES A LOT OF CONFUSION WITH DESIGN TEAMS. ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION HARDSHIP CURRENT CODE SECTION 25-2, SUB CHAPTER F, SECTION 3.3.2 An attached parking area if it is used to meet the minimum accessible spaces A garage that is less than 10 feet from the rear of the principal structure, provided that Up to 200 square feet of: requirement; or the garage is either: detached from the principal structure; or attached by a covered breezeway that is completely open on all sides, with a walkway not exceeding 6 feet in width and a roof not exceeding 8 feet in width. An applicant may receive only one 450-square foot exemption per site under paragraph A. An applicant who receives a 450-square foot exemption may receive an additional 200-foot exemption for the same site under paragraph B, but only for an attached parking area used to meet the minimum accessible spaces requirement. ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION AREA OF CHARACTER Approving a variance for lot size will have zero adverse impact …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT March 10, 2025 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Yung-ju Kim The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on February 10, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for February 10, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Sign Variance case(s): 2. C16-2024-0001 Michael Everett for Rowdy Durham 6320 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SB (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 104.65 square feet to 314.86 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations …
To: Commissioners of the Board of Adjustments From: University Hills Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Date: March 5, 2025 Re: Case Number: C16-2024-0001 The University Hills Neighborhood Plan Contact Team met February 19, 2025, to review the above-referenced case that is a request for a variance to erect a McDonald’s sign that would be larger and higher than current regulations allow. The community was informed of the variance request and contact team meeting via email notifications to the University Hills Neighborhood As- sociation and to other individual stakeholders and groups in this area. After review of the applicant’s case materials available from Board of Adjustment, the group dis- cussed the request, and a vote was called by Contact Team Chair Seth Fowler. The vote was unanimous to oppose the applicant’s request to increase the height and the size of the sign above what is allowed by the current regulations. Comments and concerns include: An excessively high and very large brightly lighted sign would negatively impact the new residen- tial development being built at Loyola Lane and Ed Bluestein (Hwy 183). Such a brightly lighted sign will disrupt the quality of life of the people who live in nearby homes, especially if raised higher and made larger. The larger and higher sign does not fit in with the UNWP Neighborhood Plan approved by the City Council in August 2007. Allowing the increase in height and size there could cause a competitive escalation of heights and sizes as companies jockey for visual advantage. Promotion of this commercial operation could be done without increasing the impact to area res- idents by obtaining space on one of the highway department signs that lists such businesses as restaurants, hotels, and gasoline a mile or two in advance of the business. Again, the UHNPCT and area stakeholders oppose allowing the increase of the sign size and height. Thank you for your consideration. Seth Fowler, Chair UHNPCT ITEM02/1-LATE BACKUP MAR10
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet – SIGN VARIANCE ITEM02 DATE: March 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C16-2024-0001 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Michael Everett OWNER: Rowdy Durham ADDRESS: 6320 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD SB VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 60 square feet to 210.36 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (University Hills Neighborhood Plan), Expressway Corridor Sign District. Note: The Land Development Code Sign Regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (A) This section applies to an expressway corridor sign district. (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (2) The sign area may not exceed: (a) on a lot with not more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, 60 square feet; or (b) on a lot with more than 86 linear feet of street frontage, the lesser of: (i) 0.7 square feet for each linear foot of street frontage; or (ii) 300 square feet. (3) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (a) 35 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (b) 20 feet above grade at the base of the sign. (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead Of Freestanding Sign). (D) Wall signs are permitted. (E) One flag for each curb cut is permitted. (F) For signs other than freestanding signs or roof signs, the total sign area for a lot may not exceed 20 percent of the facade area of the first 15 feet of the building. Source: Section 13-2-867; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170817-072, Pt. 9, 8-28-17. BOARD’S DECISION: December 9, 2024, POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 RENOTIFICATION -VARIANCE REQUEST: …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item03 DATE: Monday March 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0005 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Maximiliano Martinez OWNER: Death and Taxes ADDRESS: 2136 7TH ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, space from one (1) (required) to zero (0) (requested) and minimum on-site accessible space from one (1) (required) to zero (0) (requested) in order to remodel an existing restaurant in a “CS-CO-MU-NP”, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay-Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per Land Development Code: Section 25-6-474 (Parking Facilities for Persons with Disabilities) (B) to reduce the Section 25-6-471 (Off-Stret Parking) (B) to reduce the minimum on-site accessible Except as provided in Subsection (B), off-street motor vehicle parking is not required. This article shall govern over a 25-6-471 – OFF-STREET PARKING. (A) conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance, unless the conflicting provision is less restrictive. This article applies to all uses and to specific regulating plans, Transit Oriented Development areas (TODs), and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs) that incorporate this chapter by reference. A planned unit development (PUD) that includes specific off-site parking requirements controls over this article. A person may appeal the requirements of this section to the Board of Adjustment. A minimum of one on-site accessible space is required. The minimum number of accessible spaces is calculated by taking 100 A variance granted under Subsection (C) applies only to the use for which the variance was granted and does not run with the (B) percent of the parking previously required for the use under Appendix A (Tables of Off-Street Loading Requirements and Former Off- Street Parking Requirements) and using that result to determine the number of accessible parking spaces required under the Building Code. Source: Section 13-5-97(f), (g) and (i); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031120-44; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20231102-028, Pt. 41, 11-13-23. 25-6-474 - PARKING FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (A) A site must have: (1) a parking facility that is accessible to a person with disabilities; (2) routes of travel that connect the accessible elements of the site; and (3) the number …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet Item04 DATE: Monday March 10, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0006 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Jennifer Hanlen OWNER: David and Stephanie Goodman ADDRESS: 3706 MEADOWBANK DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 41.3% (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to include a garage to an existing single family residence in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family- Neighborhood Plan zoning district (WANG Neighborhood Plan). NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 2.1 – Maximum Development Permitted. The maximum amount of development permitted on a property subject to this Subchapter is limited to the greater of 0.4 to 1.0 floor-to-area ratio or 2,300 square feet of gross floor area, as defined in Section 3.3. Floor-to-area ratio shall be measured using gross floor area as defined in Section 3.3, except that the lot area of a flag lot is calculated consistent with the requirements of 25-1-22 (Measurements). BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Deny; Board member Maggie Shahrestani second on 10-0 votes; DENIED. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair Diana Ramirez for
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 13, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:42 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates (at 6pm), Yung-ju Kim Board Members/Commissioners Absent Maggie Shahrestani, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Special Called meeting on December 9, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for December 9, 2024 The minutes from the meeting December 9, 2024, were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 2 postponement request to March 10, 2025 and Item 4, and Item 5 postponement request to February 10, 2025. Item 2 and Item 8 – Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request Item 2 to March 10, 2025, and Item 4 to February 10, 2025, Board member Yung- ju Kim seconds on 9-0 vote. Item 5 open for discussion on the postponement request to February 10, 2025. Item 5– Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request to February 10, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 9-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Sign Variance cases: 2. C16-2024-0001 Michael Everett for Rowdy Durham 6320 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SB (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 104.65 square feet to 314.86 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0048 BOA DATE: February 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 4013 Clawson Rd OWNER: Shaun Vembutty COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 AGENT: G. Maximiliano Martinez, P.E. ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S50 FT OF N 1/2 OF LOT 25-27 BANISTER HEIGHTS VARIANCE REQUEST: decrease the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet decrease the rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) SUMMARY: subdivide existing tract ISSUES: narrow lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3 SF-5 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance South Central Coalition South Lamar Neighborhood Association TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM03/1 January 27, 2025 Maximiliano Martinez 4013 Clawson Rd Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2024-0048 Dear Maximiliano, Property Description: S50 FT OF N 1/2 OF LOT 25-27 BANISTER HEIGHTS Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-492 at 4013 Clawson Road. that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. the request, provided Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 August 29, 2024 Board of Adjustment staff City of Austin - Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Tx 78752 Re: Board of Adjustment Variance Application 4013 Clawson Rd Dear BOA staff, I would like to request a variance from LDC Title 25, § 25-2-492 – Site Development Regulation Table. Specifically, less than 50’ of frontage for an SF-3 Lot. Hardship The existing SF-3 lot has 19,907 sqft of land area. There is enough land area to create 2 – SF-3 lots above 5,750 sqft and provide more housing opportunities to the neighborhood however, the …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0001 BOA DATE: February 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 525 W Howard Ln OWNER: Adnan Awad COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: Rodney K. Bennett ZONING: LI-PDA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 BLK A PARMER NORTH SEC 1 RESUB OF LOT 3 VARIANCE REQUEST: Land Development Code, Section 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (2) to increase the fuel dispensers from sixteen [16] (maximum allowed) to twenty-four [24] (requested) (3) to increase queue lanes from eight [8] vehicle queue lanes to twelve [12] vehicle queue lanes (requested) SUMMARY: erect a gas station ISSUES: oddly shaped lot & wide WWE that restricts design ZONING Site LI-PDA North 2-mi ETJ South LI-PDA East LI-PDA West LI-PDA LAND USES Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area 2-mi ETJ Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Pflugerville Independent School District Save Our Springs Alliance Yager Community ITEM04/1 January 27, 2025 Rodney Bennett 525 W Howard Ln Austin TX, 78753 Re: C15-2025-0001 Dear Rodney, Property Description: LOT 2 BLK A PARMER NORTH SEC 1 RESUB OF LOT 3 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2- 812 at 525 W Howard Lane. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com ITEM04/2 ITEM04/3 ITEM04/4 ITEM04/5 ITEM04/6 TAP PROPOSED SERVICE TAP LOT 1 BLOCK A LOT 2, BLOCK A ZONING: LI-PDA USAGE : COMMERCIAL ( N 2 3 ° 5 0 ' 2 6 " E 8 4 7 . 3 2 ' ) 4 4 4 . 2 2 ' S E T B A C K B L D G . 1 0 . 0 ' N O E X I S T …
